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Iron Supplements

Monday June 1 2015
Iron Supplements
Tara Loseth, R.Ph. May 2015
If you have had a blood test and are low in iron, your doctor has likely recommended that you take an iron supplement. But which one should you take? There are many iron supplements available, and they differ in price, iron content, type of iron, and tolerability. This article will clarify your choices, and will help you to decide which iron supplement is right for you.More Details

National Sun Awareness Week

Sunday May 31 2015
SUN SAFE Play, Everyday!
The most harmful effects of sun exposure occur during early childhood. These tips will remind parents of the many ways they
can offer sun protection to their little ones!More Details

Vitamin of the Decade

Friday April 17 2015
Vitamin of the Decade by Tara Loseth, R.Ph.
This is an in-depth article, containing both information and opinion.
For basic advice on how much Vitamin D to take, go to http://www.pharmasaveladner.com/articles/vitamin-d
If the vitamin industry were to pick a poster boy for the 2010s it would definitely be Vitamin D. There has been a lot of media attention on Vitamin D for the prevention of cancer and osteoporosis, as well as other stuff like S.A.D.More Details

Medication Review Services

Tuesday April 7 2015
Am I eligible?
If you are a B.C. resident with a valid CareCard and you have taken at least five medications within the last six months, you may be eligible to receive Medication Review Services.More Details

Flu Vaccine - When it Misses the Mark

Sunday March 8 2015
Flu Vaccine - When it Misses the Mark by Tara Loseth, R.Ph. March 2015
Every year, scientists develop a vaccine to protect us against the current strains of flu. What do we do when that vaccine does not match the current flu virus, and is less effective or ineffective?
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Omega-3 Fish Oil

Tuesday January 27 2015
Omega-3 Fish Oil by Tara Loseth, R.Ph. January 2015
Eating fish is healthy for many reasons; one of these reasons is the high content of omega-3 fats. But what about omega-3 supplements? Are they helpful? Which kind is best, and how much should one take? This article will help you to make informed decisions about consuming fish and fish oil supplements.More Details

The Skinny on Fat

Tuesday January 27 2015
The Skinny on Fat by Tara Loseth, R.Ph. January 2015
Fats are nutrients that give you energy, and help you to absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A,D,E and K). But not all fats are equal. This article describes the differences between the fats.More Details

Vitamin D

Friday December 12 2014
Winter is here! The days are shorter, we’re indoors more, and when we do go outdoors we’re bundled up in our winter clothes. Some of us may be short on Vitamin D all year round, but this is even more common
during the Winter months. This article will give you the information you need to make sure that you get enough of this important vitamin.More Details

Flu Season-Stopping the Spread

Thursday December 11 2014
It’s that time of year again: Flu Season has arrived. This article gives you basic information about influenza, and will give you some tips to stop it from spreading.More Details

Flu Season - The Flu Vaccine

Wednesday December 10 2014
Getting a yearly influenza vaccine is a safe and effective way to avoid getting the flu.
This article gives you basic information about the flu and about the flu vaccine.More Details

Head Lice: Treatment Options

Thursday October 2 2014
There are many remedies for head lice. Deciding which one to use, and whose advice to follow, can be confusing. This article will teach you the basics of head lice treatment, and talk about the options.More Details

Head Lice: Picking Out the Facts

Thursday October 2 2014
Finding head lice can be upsetting. You may be wondering: How did they get here? Are they dangerous? How do I get rid of them? How do I stop this from happening again? This information sheet will give you some basic facts.More Details